Robert Cogan
Remembering Faculty Emeritus Robert Cogan '03 Hon. DM
Cogan, a music theorist, composer, and educator, was a member of NEC's Composition and Music Theory faculty for nearly 60 years—including many years as Chair of Graduate Music Theory—and his legacy will continue for many years to come.
Christina Davis
NEC Welcomes New Dean of Students & Campus Life
NEC is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Davis as NEC’s Dean of Students and Campus Life.
Earl Lee
BSO Appoints Earl Lee '15 GD as New Assistant Conductor
Boston Symphony Orchestra has appointed Earl Lee '15 GD  as the orchestra’s new Assistant Conductor for a two-year term beginning with the 2021–22 season. 
New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall building
Welcoming New Trustees and President's Council Members
NEC welcomes Henry Becton and Mei-Ann Chen ’95, ’98 MM to the Board of Trustees and Clint Bajakian ’87, Saj-nicole Joni Ph.D., Beth Kaufman, Fernande Raine, and Peter Seka ’88 to the President's Council.
Downbeat - Julian Lage
What's New: Summer Special
News from NEC alumni, students, and faculty members including Suubi Laurent, Julian Lage, Peter Rogers, Thomas Wilkins, Delfina Cheb-Terrab, Lucy Little, Coretta Scott King, Alyssa Wang, Nicholas Brown, and more.
Three images: 1. text message bubbles of an interview with Robyn Smith; 2. Robyn is smiling and holding her trombone near a window; 3. Beautiful green grass, blue sky, and a tree
Q&A: Texts from Tanglewood with Robyn Smith ’19, ’21 MM
We caught up with trombonist Robyn Smith ’19, ’21 MM to hear about her summer as a Tanglewood Fellow, her favorite spots in the Berkshires, and what's inspiring her these days. Our text conversation includes shoutouts to contemporary composer Kevin Day, Betty's Pizza Shack in Lenox, and all the Black athletes who shone with excellence this summer.
Siraj Al Hassan
Alumni Spotlight: Siraj Al Hasan ’81
NEC alum, Siraj Al Hassan ’81 brings a unique musical perspective to the world.
Billy Hart
Jazz Faculty Billy Hart Named 2022 NEA Jazz Master
The legendary jazz drummer was honored by the National Endowment for the Arts alongside Stanley Clarke, Cassandra Wilson, and Donald Harrison Jr., in the 40th anniversary year of the award.
Black and white photo of Rusty Warren in the 1960s. She is bending forward with her hands on her knees, wearing a glamorous dress and winking.
Remembering Rusty Warren, Sexual Revolutionary in Song
Pianist, singer, and comedian Rusty Warren ’48, frequently called the "mother of the sexual revolution," passed away on May 25th at the age of 91.
A photo of a plush NEC penguin is encircled by a rainbow music note border for Pride Month
Pride Playlist 2021
Happy Pride Month! Enjoy this mixtape of LGBTQ+ composers—old-school and contemporary—curated by the NEC community in honor of #Pride2021!